Honoring those who improve the species by accidentally removing themselves from it, the Darwin Awards has been counting down our race toward human extinction since 1993. In this fifth collection by molecular biologist Wendy Northcutt, readers will find new stories chronicling humans who step off of the lowest rung on the evolutionary ladder, including nine no-nos with power tools, eight ways to incinerate yourself, seven safety warnings you should not ignore, and six romance tips for "safe" sex. With cartoon illustrations and science-of-evolution essays, this book proves just how uncommon common sense still is.